Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish that combines softened cream cheese with marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan, then baked until golden. It's an effortless recipe that delivers a luscious creamy sauce and beautiful golden crust.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti by boiling a large pot of salted water, adding the spaghetti and cooking according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and marinara sauce and stir well until fully blended.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the cream cheese mixture and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and transfer the creamy pasta to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese generously on top of the pasta.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.